Teagasc to advise 50,000 on forms

THE deadline for farmers to submit their Single Farm Payment application form to the Department of Agriculture and Food is fast approaching.

Director of Teagasc Advisory Services, Pat Boyle, said that its advisers in every office around the country are busy assisting farmers with their forms to ensure costly mistakes are avoided.

“Given the importance of this task and the upcoming deadline of May 15, this work is currently a priority for all Teagasc advisers,” he said.